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Anatase and Carnelian Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.972.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Anatase and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Carnelian physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Anatase and Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Anatase and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.